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Pricing Power Calculator

Know exactly where you stand and what's holding your rates back. Score 7 dimensions of pricing power, get your market tier, and see your rate raise ceiling.

Corp Tax Rate21%
SE Threshold$400
FICA Cap 2024$168,600
Pricing Power Score
54
/ 100
Established
Market tier
Typical range
$100–$175/hr
CommodityDevelopingEstablishedPremiumElite

Your Position

Competition level
Portfolio / case study strength
Primary lead source
Niche depth
Power Score
54 / 100
Established
Conservative Raise
+7%
→ $134/hr
Aggressive Raise
+15%
→ $144/hr
Rate Range
$100–$175
Typical for this tier

Score Breakdown

Specialization10.0 / 20
Competition7.5 / 15
Retention9.9 / 18
Portfolio8.3 / 15
Utilization9.6 / 12
Lead Source4.5 / 10
Niche Depth4.0 / 10

Top 3 Actions to Raise Your Score

lowSharpen your niche positioning

Update your positioning statement and LinkedIn headline to signal expertise, not availability.

mediumShift toward referral and inbound leads

Referral clients close faster, negotiate less, and accept higher rates — ask every client for one intro.

highDeepen your specialization

Pursue a certification or niche credential. Specialists command 2-3× generalist rates.